Screenshots unedited on the BOI

I think that posting screenshots from phones and other such things should be able to remain unedited ( otherwise who is to say that the OP did not edit even more of their content? ) Things like swears and such. ( current happenings on the BOI prompted me to bring this up here) Unfortunately if OTHER people say them, but its important to maintain integrity on the BOI I think not omitting or editing these image would be priority than censoring a few bad words.


I understand on the regular forums keeping things clean, but when it comes to proving something about a seller/buyer/whathaveyou I think that like not editing posts on the BOI the person posting the images should not need to edit them either.

*Shrugs* Just a thought.

Just in general, I really kinda miss the days when the BOI was open to more colorful language. I hate having to reduce my vocabulary. That being said, it's pretty simple to edit in a way that leaves it clear exactly which word was used. Since I've seen Rich openly using "s**t" and "f**k", I'm assuming that the same principle would be acceptable with screenshots that have been edited with MS Paint or similar programs.

Originally Posted by Fangthane

Just in general, I really kinda miss the days when the BOI was open to more colorful language. I hate having to reduce my vocabulary. That being said, it's pretty simple to edit in a way that leaves it clear exactly which word was used. Since I've seen Rich openly using "s**t" and "f**k", I'm assuming that the same principle would be acceptable with screenshots that have been edited with MS Paint or similar programs.

Ahhhhhhh. I think that makes sense. That I would find doable. ( Editing email copy and pastes is so much less of a hassle than editing images/blacking them out)

I need to proofread longer too. Need more commas.

I agree, I think that editing out cusswords in screenshots is a little much. It's one thing to have control over what is typed in a post, but another to spend a great deal of time censoring every cussword in an image. Are infractions actually given for cusswords in images? If so, I think that's a little over the top, especially for folks who may not be familiar with image-editing software.

Originally Posted by snowgyre

Are infractions actually given for cusswords in images?

Unfortunately, yes.

http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/foru...0&postcount=67

That's as close as I could find to an official reference, as I'm assuming that screenshots would still constitute a quote.

Here's the latest reiteration of the policy from a Mod:

Originally Posted by Robert Walker

Regardless of high tensions, the profanity is done or out comes even more infractions until it stops. In addition, if images contain profanity, edit it out or don't post it. Whether it is typed or in an image format, profanity is not welcome here.

There has been some discussion about this recently by the moderator team. The infraction still exists; but it's application is more discretionary.
When I first started giving (custom) infractions for that, it was for a fairly specific situation - once it became an official infraction, it's use became more generalized.
Personally, I don't think that screenshots should get a wholesale pass on language.

Since I've seen Rich openly using "s**t" and "f**k"

I won't dispute you...but I don't believe that I've seen it. In fact, I've seen him issue infractions for such minimally disguised language.

Ultimately, some common sense should come into play. One could argue that the uncensored version gives "the real story"...but this IS supposed to be a business forum, and Rich has repeatedly asked that people conduct themselves with some semblance of professionalism. Sometimes I miss the days of calling an assclown an assclown; but I agree that doing so conflicts with the business aspect of the BOI. There's enough crap to sift through without letting it deteriorate to that.

Originally Posted by hhmoore

I won't dispute you...but I don't believe that I've seen it. In fact, I've seen him issue infractions for such minimally disguised language.

Ask (well, ok, you didn't actually ask) and you shall receive. I'm sure I've seen more of them. I guess he may want to officially weigh in on what's acceptable.

For what it's worth I support uncensored screenshots. With the call for unadulterated content, I think it's best. I don't think our sensibilities are that delicate.